Preliminary
1 fatal, 1 serious
Feb 15, 2026
N7574N crash at Everglades City, FL
Cessna A185 — Dragged wing/rotor/float/other at Everglades City, FL
DateFeb 15, 2026
Tail numberN7574N
AircraftCessna A185 · Cessna 185 Skywagon · C185
LocationEverglades City, FL
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 fatal, 1 serious
NTSB caseERA26FA115
Report summary
Dragged wing/rotor/float/other during landing Injuries: 1 fatal, 1 serious. Conditions: VMC. In work.
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